Table 2.
MS characteristics of responders and univariable/multivariable logistic regression models for the propensity to telemedicine. ** Logistic Regression model estimates refer to the change in the interest to telemedicine due to a unit class increase in the independent variable
| MS characteristics | OR (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility, N (%) | |||
| Without help | 397 (75%) | 1.00 (ref) | -—- |
| Unilateral assistance | 64 (12%) | 0.70 (0.41–1.18) | 0.181 |
| Bilateral assistance | 31 (6%) | 0.85 (0.40–1.78) | 0.667 |
| Wheelchair use | 36 (7%) | 1.23 (0.60–2.53) | 0.578 |
| Therapy, N (%) | |||
| No | 86 (16%) | 1.43 (0.88– 2.34) | 0.147 |
| Yes | 457 (84%) | 1.00 (ref) | -—- |
| Disease duration, N (%) | |||
| < 1 year | 19 (3%) | -—- | -—- |
| 1–4 years | 95 (17%) | -—- | -—- |
| 5–9 years | 140 (26%) | -—- | -—- |
| 10–19 years | 220 (41%) | -—- | -—- |
| ≥ 20 years | 69 (13%) | 1.02 (0.86–1.20) ** | 0.859** |